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Hotel Casino la Rabassada

9 January 20212 February 2021marcopac

Hotel Casino la Rabassada The ruins of a majestic Hotel Casino bear witness to a troubled history and macabre legends To rearrange a bit my ideas of this year that has just begun, I decide to stroll through Barcelona’s Olympic Port. I absentmindedly step in front of the famous Casino Barcelona, located just below the luxurious Hotel Arts. A real temptation for those who love to challenge fate or simply savor the thrill of gambling. A modern structure, which, as I continue the walk, gives me a doubt. Could it be the only casino that ever existed in Barcelona? The following days my investigation over texts and web… Read More

Atelier de Pilar Güell a space of creation in the Raval

15 March 20192 February 2021marcopac

Atelier de Pilar Güell a space of creation in the Raval Hidden among the narrow streets of the neighborhood is a center dedicated to art Lose myself walking around the Raval is one of my pastimes. I loosen the pace of my step, stop to look at a shop windows or sneak into one of the many streets. A few weeks ago, absorbed in my thoughts, almost stumbling around against a sign placed on the ground. I look around to see what is written and I read: Art exposiciòn, Zeigeist el espiritu de la epoca. An art exhibition! I am intrigued by the room that houses paintings and various artistic… Read More

Interview with Helen Ceballos at the Materic

28 September 201828 September 2018marcopac

Interview with Helen Ceballos at the Materic A short interview in which the artist explains the reasons and causes that led her to choose the theme of immigration Helen Ceballos is the last one to close the day of activities in Materic. We recover strength, we sit down and with great availability we begin to retrace the reasons and the meaning of her work. Who is Helen Ceballos Helen was born in the Caribbean in 1986 and grows on three islands, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. He has a degree in acting and letters from the faculty of the University of Puerto Rico. Migrating is never easy, especially… Read More

Barcelona Busker Rai 2018

29 July 20188 May 2019marcopac

Barcelona Busker Rai 2018 The “barrio” of Barcelona La Ribera welcomed the street artists festival organized by RAI from Thursday to Saturday. For three consecutive days, from Thursday 26 until Saturday 28 July, the RAI association (Recursos d’Animaciò Intercultural) organized the street artists festival. A project dedicated to expression and cultural exchange through street artists, jugglers, musicians, theater. This year the event had France as a host country. During the festival, the Piazza di Sant Augustì, Piazza Sant Pere and Piazza De l’allada Vermell allowed the performance of many artists for a total of 27 performances that lasted from the late afternoon from 19.00 pm to 24.00. The performances have… Read More

REGATTA PUIG CLASSIC SAILING BARCELONA

15 July 20188 May 2019marcopac

REGATTA PUIG CLASSIC SAILING BARCELONA With over forty boats taking part, the classic sailing regatta of Barcelona reaches its 11th edition. Barcelona, 14/07/2018 In addition to the Extreme Saling Series in Barcelona another important nautical event takes place. The Regatta Puig classic sailing comes to its XI edition reconfirming event of prestige and attraction for lovers of classic sailing in the Mediterranean scenery of the Catalan capital. With over five hundred participants in the race, forty boats from seven nations have struggled to gain the victory during the three days from Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14. Three categories Classic, Vintage and Big Boat, have divided the boats participating in an… Read More

The Ambrosia and Cueva Flamenca

24 July 20178 May 2019marcopac

The Ambrosia and Cueva Flamenca Having friends with a great passion for Flamenco can take you to one of the most characteristic corners of the city. A small bar. A dedicated corner to face the dance, the music and the voice of typical Guitars and Flamenco culture. Someone says that real flamenco can only be found in Andalusia. It’s not true. Gitan culture impregnates all of southern Spain, including Catalonia. And the mezcla, here is how we say, is inevitable. Barcelona welcomes a multitude of ethnicities. From North Africa, passing through Italy and all over northern Europe and Latin America over the ocean. So you can find a… Read More